Discover Scuba Diving Private Fun Activity in Athens
Overview
While not a scuba certification course, Discover Scuba Diving is a quick and easy introduction to what it takes to explore the underwater world. Athens coastline is ideal for beginners to dive with its warm water, great visibility and a stone's throw from Athens center. In crystal clear warm waters, you will discover what it is like to breathe underwater for the first time. The marine life you will admire will consist of eels, octopuses, sea basses, breams and schools of a wide variety of Mediterranean fishes and lots of macro creatures.
After your dive, there is an optional stop at a traditional Greek restaurant nearby where you can taste Greek delicacies and a nice wine.
Highlights:
Eco-adventure with stunning marine life in Athens
Opportunity to see rare underwater life
Dipping into the warm waters of Greece
Perfect for families
Private transportation by sedan or minivan
Do not forget :
You should bring swimwear, towel. Also a second outfit in order not to get the car wet
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Use of all necessary diving equipment
- Bottled waters
- Guided diving excursion by an experienced dive master
- Gratuities
- Meals
Meeting and Pickup
We pickup from any accommodation in Athens. The activity should be performed on an empty stomach, or after digestion, after three hours from the last meal. Breakfast should be light on tour date. Please have a towel with you or a second change of clothing for the car afterwards. Airport or Airport area pickup/drop off is extra charge.
What To Expect
After picked up from your private sedan or minivan, enjoy the scenic drive to the diving spot. As soon as you reach the dive site, your experienced instructor will make a short briefing on what to expect and the few simple skills you'll need to know to dive safely, such as mask clearing, how to equalize your ears to the water pressure, regulator usage, proper fin kicking and basic hand signals. Your instructor will also provide all the basic scuba gear you’ll use, which is well maintained every year. This will include a mask, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device, wet suit, dive gauges and a tank. After the briefing, it will be time for the thrill. In no more than 30 feet (10 meters) deep in crystal clear warm waters, you will discover what it is like to breathe underwater for the first time. The marine life you will admire will consist of eels, octopuses, sea basses, breams and schools of a wide variety of Mediterranean fishes and lots of macro creatures.
Children (minimum 12-years-old) must be accompanied by an adult.
• Diving within 24-hours of flying is not recommended. Some pre-existing medical conditions (e.g. asthma, heart conditions, etc.) may prevent you from diving.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q: Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-139622P41
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device.
Mar 2022Participants in the Discover Scuba Diving Private Fun Activity in Athens cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Private transportation.
- Use of all necessary diving equipment.
- Bottled waters.
- Guided diving excursion by an experienced dive master.
- Gratuities.
- Meals.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Discover Scuba Diving Private Fun Activity in Athens is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Discover Scuba Diving Private Fun Activity in Athens will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Private transportation
- Use of all necessary diving equipment
- Bottled waters
- Guided diving excursion by an experienced dive master
- Gratuities
- Meals
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
